Sharing files between a Windows XP PC and a Windows 7 PC over a home network
I have made the files available for sharing on the XP computer, but can't figure out how to access them from the new Windows 7 PC.
PC with desired files is running Windows XP
PC to retrieve files is running Windows 7
The XP PC is connected wirelessly through a Linksys router
The W7 PC is connected to the same router via Ethernet cord
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
This problem occurs if the Link-Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder component is not installed on the Windows XP-based computer.
In order to establish the connection between the windows 7 machine and XP machine, try downloading and installing the Link-Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) hotfix. Check the link mentioned below:
Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) Responder (KB922120)
- Get your computer name (Visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Find-your-computer-name for help getting your computer name). In this example we'll be using Computer1 and Computer2as the computer names.
- On Computer1, Click Start, type cmd and press Enter
- In the black and white command box, type ping Computer2 and
press Enter
You should get something similar to the following:
Pinging <###.###.###.###> with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from <###.###.###.###>: bytes=32 time=77ms TTL=28
Reply from <###.###.###.###>: bytes=32 time=80ms TTL=28
Reply from <###.###.###.###>: bytes=32 time=78ms TTL=28
Reply from <###.###.###.###>: bytes=32 time=79ms TTL=28
If you get Request Timed Out, there's a something blocking communication between the computers.
Try those steps out and let me know what works!
Cody C
Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
9 people found this reply helpful
·Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Create a folder in XP share it. Tick simple file sharing if its off (my computer / tools / folder options / view). . Create a folder in Win 7 right mouse / properties / sharing / share. Select everyone up the top, change the bottom to read/write. Saves you mucking around with passwords, or entering ips in to get into the other folder. To make things easier if you want to copy install files etc. Go to start/run in win7, type shell:sendto, right mouse / new shortcut. Go to the networked folder add it. Then it'll appear under the send to context menu. Do the same with XP, except type sendto under start/run. And do the same thing
If you dont have any other Win7 pc's kill homegroup. Computer, highlight homegroup / right mouse / change homegroup settings / leave homegroup
If any firewalls are installed on either (besides windows), configure them
Report abuse
Thank you.
Reported content has been submitted
Was this reply helpful?
Sorry this didn't help.
Great! Thanks for your feedback.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.
How satisfied are you with this reply?
Thanks for your feedback.
Question Info
Last updated December 8, 2023 Views 349,388 Applies to: